Royal Aroma in Campbell River

969 Alder St, Campbell River, BC V9W 2R1, Canada

★★★★★
(436 reviews)
Categories: North Indian restaurant Indian restaurant
Website
royal-aroma.com
Address
969 Alder St, Campbell River, BC V9W 2R1, Canada
Plus Code
2QG4+39 Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Sunday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Monday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Friday
11 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM–9:30 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol All you can eat Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegan options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
436 reviews

Most Mentioned

buffet (18) island (8) samosa (8) butter chicken (8) korma (6) prawn (6) dessert (6) choice (6) plate (5) eggplant (5)
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★★★★★
December 1, 2024

This is the second time I have had Royal Aroma provide food for a gathering of 20 people or more. Most recent was last night. where we were 24 for dinner. I had told them that we were going to be 20 but they easily provided food for 30. All the food was fantastic. We get to enjoy leftovers for quite a few meals. The food was fully ready to go at the arranged time. In the economy of today you will not find a more affordable and simple way to feed a large crowd. they are a delightful to work with. Plus you get lots of sauces. Thank you Royal Aroma for making my dinner party such a success. Niels Christensen

★★★★★
October 29, 2024

Service excellent and friendly. Array of flavours was wonderful. Everything was cooked to perfection. Prices very reasonable, portions generous. Waitress described butter sauce dip and raita dishes as “small” but they were deep and definitely more than enough for two of us. We’ll be back often. Two appetizers, two main dishes, and two desserts left us with plenty to take home for breakfast too.

★★★★★
October 24, 2024

Took my Mum for a birthday treat and we all loved it! Might be our new favorite restaurant in CR! We dined in and shared some samosas to start and they were delicious, then we ordered the Malabari lamb, butter chicken, spinach with mushrooms and the delicious eggplant all with plain rice and naan. Everything was great, on a par with our usual favorite places in Vancouver. The prices were very reasonable. The service was friendly and prompt and the space is lovely. We will definitely be returning!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Authentic Indian taste with well priced menu. Neat & Clean ambience, ample of sitting.. well done guys.. would be my go to indian restaurant in Vancouver islands..

★★★★★
May 24, 2024

No great pictures, but trust me that the food was exceptional! We had the appetizer ginger cauliflower (wow #1 recommendation), the potato and cauliflower curry, the mix veg curry and the delicious eggplant dish with basmati rice and papadum. Everything delicious! 🤤 So good that we cannot wait to go and try other dishes. I also have to point out that the lady on the phone was Soo patient and nice! Great customer service 🙌

★★★★★
March 30, 2024

This place is as good as most Indian restaurants in Surrey. There are not many great restaurants in CR but this is one of them. One of the best Indian restaurants on the Island and definitely a treat. The food is amazing here and everything I tried is just delicious. Naan bread, samosa, curries, rice dishes and mango lassie. The service is very nice and attentive which is way better than you get in Surrey. The restaurant decor and atmosphere is solid and feels cosy. I definitely recommend it if you are in the area!

★★★★★
February 1, 2024

I stopped in today after a satisfied customer recommendation and wow is it ever a find! Very warm and inviting reception by Anamika, plus a nice cozy atmosphere. The Mughals Shahi Korma was amazing, complemented by the cocoanut and mango naan. Mmmmmm. And of course a fine Gulab Jamun finished it off fabulously! (I happened by during their quiet afternoon between their busy lunch and dinner times). Highly recommended!

★★★★★
November 2, 2023

Wanted East Indian food for dinner. Debated between the two local ones. Decided to go to Royal Aroma. We enjoyed the experience. The place felt cozy and properly decorated, the staff was nice, the food was good and serving sizes were reasonable. Most of all, as of Oct 2023, the prices are better than the competition. So if you want to have East Indian cuisine for a meal, I recommend you give this place a try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

The service was excellent and friendly, and food was great. Vegetarian options: Good Traditional Veggie options Food : 5/5 |

November 21, 2024

This place is completely unreliable; they are more concerned with making money than with satisfying their customers. I don t recommend. Food

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Best food weve had on our vacation. Papdum tasted a bit like it not freshly made, but the other food was the best! Very friendly service as well, and pretty cheap compared to other options around

★★★★
October 21, 2024

Very nice Indian food. With not a lot of options for dining out in town, this one is worth a visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Surprise of the holiday - we hadnt planned to go to the Indian restaurant, but the food was great and plentiful. Ambience typical of Indian restaurants.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

The food is absolutely worth it. Simply super delicious.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

I order from here pretty regularly, about once a month, and it is usually pretty tasty and filling. But the order I got last night went above and beyond. The butter chicken is so rich and creamy and while usually I scoff a bit at the amount of chicken included, last nights order had a healthy portion of thick, yummy cuts of chicken. The portion provided for the naan was also great, and overall this meal was two very filling meals (I probably should have split it into three). I ordered the butter chicken, plain naan and basmati rice and at $24 for two, almost three meals, I was really happy and thought it was money well spent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Only ordered the samosas for takeaway, but they were absolutely fantastic. Very large and delicious, couldnt ask for anything else

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Our family loves this restaurant. We often do takeout but have eaten in a number of times too. Such tasty food. Great service.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

This is my favourite place to eat at on Vancouver Island!!!! Plus the staff are always so nice!!!^_^ Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian and vegan options too! Just ask the staff if you have any questions^_^

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Been a customer here forever. They are by far the most authentic and highest quality restaurant in town for their style of cuisine. Food is actualy spicy when you order it this way which is amazing and flavors are authentic with lots of pride and effort put into the food. Would always recommend here first. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

A good Indian restaurant in Port Hardy. Nice food.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Amazing food! Best indian!! We are foodies from Australia and def go to this place!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

I wasn t expecting to find such great Indian food in a small town. We had the okra and the paneer. The flavours were subtle and the food was not too heavy.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Great Indian food. All curries are very delicious. Employees are always nice and friendly. Overall I can recommend this place! Kid-friendliness: High chair available.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Phenomenal food! We will definitely be back. Rich with flavor, fresh and delicious. We spoke to a wonderful woman over the phone for our order who helped us choose excellent options. We will definitely be back.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Very lovely gesture by the server, food was amazing tried chole Bhature today they were delicious.. highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Amazing. Delicious curry and naan. Highly recommend the mango Lasse. Chicken is real tender and such a good flavour. Wish I couldve tried more.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Ordered Vegetarian dishes - medium spice. The spice was very mild. - Vegetable platter and found it to be very good. Lots of portions and options. Mushrooms were our favourite. - Vegetarian curry, Malai kofta (I think) with coconut rice. All were good. The naan was doughy and tough. Not traditional Naan. I didn t like it. Vegetarian options: Nice options

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

My mom and I went there for dinner and the food was fantastic, not only was the food great but the service there was excellent and the waitress is great at recommending meals.

★★★★
May 21, 2024

Good Indian food is hard to come by in this part of the world, but this place has a variety of flavours that will suit your ideal level of spice tolerance. My family and I came here on our visit to Campbell River. My father ordered a medium spice prawn biryani and that had more than enough kick to make him happy! Overall, we were happy with what we each had and were very impressed with the service here. Would definitely come back here again if we needed a fix of Indian food up in Campbell River!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

we came from edmonton and wanna eat indian food we vist here and food and everything is really good

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Late into Campbell River on a Saturday night and Royal Aroma was an excellent choice for hungry family from different parts of East Asia, eg. China, Taiwan, Malaysia. Food was excellent and medium spicy kept everyone happy. Deserts were also great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

The food at the Royal Aroma is perhaps the best Indian food I have ever had. Authentic flavors and amazing choices. Fish Tikka is probably my favorite, along with Prawn Biyriani... the flavors are amazing. The staff is so nice!!! They are the most kind and professional people. I always have a terrific meal. If you want amazing food you must eat here.!!! Thank you for another wonderful meal. Vegetarian options: Most Indians are vegetarian so lots and lots of choices Parking: Easy ... right across the small quiet street Wheelchair accessibility: They are completely accommodating

May 21, 2024

I got the platter that had the tandoori chicken, prawns, chicken tikka and lamb. I also got the saffron rice. The food looked good but it was dry and flavourless. I ordered medium heat for takeout. What a disappointment. I wish I d just gone to McDonald s.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Royal Aroma is truly THE BEST! Raj Chauhan & his fantastic Team orchestrated and curated 3 wonderful wedding menus for my son s wedding on Quadra Island s Gowlland Harbour. The food was beautifully presented & was deliciously finger- lickingly divine!!! From the amazing handmade samosas to lamb curry to fresh fish BBQs to the yummiest of rasamalai & jalebi - everything was the true taste of home! Thank you again Mr Raj Chauhan & Team including sweet Anamika for all that you did to make the wedding a gastronomic Success!!!!

May 21, 2024

The shahi paneer they served was not exactly what we call shahi paneer , the gravy was watery not that thick , Moreover the samosa was very oily and was not fresh. However they have some good Naan options which i liked.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Incredibly good food, and reasonable prices. Will definitely return often.

March 21, 2024

Here to dine in on Tuesday. Says open til 930. It is currently 640 and restaurant is closed.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Pretty good food. Great service. Friendly staff.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Polite and friendly staff and excellent food!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

We love going to this restaurant and trying new dishes. The girls there are so friendly and always take extra care of our daughter. And the food is authentic and fabulous!!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

We order take out here nearly every weekend. We love the food! Very quick delivery too

★★★★
January 21, 2024

Must try Eggplant with Palak paneer Naan. Staff is great Food

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Royal Aroma is my go-to place for take out. Ive enjoyed every dish Ive tried of theirs. Its very easy to order through their website and the food is usually ready quickly. Ive heard the buffet is really good as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Such good curry! Highly recommend

December 21, 2023

Gave wrong chicken. I ordered afghan malai tikka theh gave me some masala chicken and was uncooked and pink from inside . Chicken itself tasted like too hard and salas was so unfresh. 7 dollars for salad and gave me moldy carrots and onions . Horrible . Never gonna order again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Nice place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The perfect aroma of Indian spices! A must visit place for one and all..!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Wonderful time spent when you have delicious food platters! Highly recommended!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Really awesome food and outstanding service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wonderful food! Had butter chicken and they had the option to make it Indian Hot which I got because most places even if I order it hot its not really hot. Also, great samosas, jeera rice, and garlic naan. Clean restaurant, friendly staff. Will always stop here from now on when visiting CR.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Always love going there, I love the aroma.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

There was no customers when we arrive here. Still we waited to give our orders. I believe the waitress who serviced us was new there, and had not much idea about the menu and how to behave. All the foods we ordered are delicious! Id love to visit here again for the foods!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Friendly service, nice Atmosphere, good Vegetarian Selection for the excellent Lunch Buffet. Price was fair too. Vegetarian options: Good Vegetarian Selection

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My 1st time trying and the food is soooo good. Fresh and tasty. 10 out of 10 recommend! Vegetarian options: Tons of vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: Gluten free and dairy free available Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very tasty food and the price is good too. I have been here twice before and it is still a great meal. The staff are really nice and not bothered by my terrible pronunciations of Indian cuisine.

December 21, 2023

Worst experience!!! The worst biryani I ever had!! The quantity and the quality both was cheap, very very cheap!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Yesterday evening we had pleasure of dinning at the royal Aroma Campbell river,we were greated rightaway and seated ,the food arrived quickly, variety of curries make ones decision hard what to eat and what not to , we had appiz garlic couliflower,mix platter was good recommendation by server, above all the curry was really delicious along with Biriyani became my favourite, the drings like mango lassi become my kids fav choice superb place to dine in, i will surely return to try your Tandoori aroma as well!! .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Have been here several times and it is good every time. So much flavour! Went to the other place once and it wasnt as good. Royal Aroma is the standard to beat. Have always done take out but the restaurant is nice and the staff is friendly.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best in town.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We love Royal Aroma. The food is always hot and absolutely delicious! If you enjoy spice, do ask for hot as mild/medium are both quite mild with little spicey heat to them. Variety of dishes is outstanding! 10/10 Our favourite East Indian food in Campbell River. Vegetarian options: Loads of delicious vegetarian options!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best Indian on the island

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Good food friendly staff

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The food was delicious and service amazing! We were given a wrong dish on not charged

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

WoW, that was good! You would have thought you were in Bombay! We ordered the mixed grill with eggplant and saffron rice. Everything was perfect! I highly recommend. As good as any Indian restaurant in major urban centers at a fraction of the price.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We had friends visiting and had a terrific take out mesl.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The food was very tasty. And The service was very quick.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Absolutely the best Indian I have had since leaving the lower mainland 20 years ago! Even my partner who said he didnt like Indian food has been converted!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best curries in town by far. Never been disappointed, the lunch smorg is a great price and has lots of tasty options.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I m shook, this was great. Get the vindaloo curry and weep tears of culinary joy.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best service, food was delicious and fresh!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

great food, good price and very nice people

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food & service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Finding an Indian food was kind of hard in Campbell river until I get to know about The Royal Aroma Indian cuisine the food is so delicious and cooked exactly with typical Indian spices. Also the genuine price The great thing is they make the dish as mentioned gluten or dairy free and as spicy as one want ....Its now our go to place, kind of every/twice a week

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great atmosphere, clean, and solid covid protocols. The food was phenomenal, we had potato stuffed naan, butter paneer and shahi paneer. Well rounded, flavorful and exactly what we wanted. Well definitely return. The fish pakoras are phenomenal. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Always great.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food is alright, service was okay. Nothing special, except this being one of the only 2 Indian restaurants.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is my favorite Indian food in town. Delicious, good prices and excellent service. I do only takeout so cant comment on dine in service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

One of the best curries I ve ever had!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We just ordered last night and were blown away. Major kudos to the chefs. The flavours were exceptional/complex with perfect heat. We got veggie vindaloo, palak paneer, and veg samosa s - great value for portion size. We will 100% be back. Also the ladies up front were super friendly and lovely. Thanks everyone!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Very good food. Spice is calibrated a bit on the weak side - a medium here would be mild elsewhere - but plenty of other flavors presenting from fresh ingredients and good overall balance. Will order again when I return to CR.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The building and the interior are a bit old, but the food and service were great.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The best Indian food Ive ever eaten! The waitress recommended a meal which was really good. Unfortunately, we are from Germany and can not eat here more often.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Absolutely amazing best Indian food in Campbell river my favourite is their butter chicken is sweet but perfect amount of spice the flavours just blend perfectly what ever you guys are doing keep doing in and never close down and for the price you pay you get alot I can t wait to have a day off so I can hit their all you can eat buffet I would be happy to get fat of this amazing food good job again and thanks for the meal

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

ordered the chicken korma. its good just not spicy. they didnt give me an option for spice level. Naan. really good. enough for two people, price is awesome

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Visiting Campbell River for a few days and came here for dinner on our first night. Considering that this was a Monday night, the Restaurant was about 1/3 full with other diners..... service was quick and efficient ( the girl remembered all of our menu orders without having to write anything down .... impressive !!) Food came quickly..... and all it was all very good, Full of flavour and good sized portions. I couldnt finish mine...! I would recommend this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Amazing flavour. Will.be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This review is a long time coming - meant to post a year ago! One of the best dining experiences to find in Campbell River.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food was delicious. Recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Excellent service, food and ambiance. I seldom 5-Star restaurants but this one clearly deserves it. It has the feel of a traditional family-run venture.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very good Indian food

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The food was good. The indian girl who served the food was appreciable

December 21, 2022

Food not good. Flavour was weak and not spicy at all after I asked for it to be hot. Tasted more like sweet and sour from a Chinese restaurant.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Saw the reviews of this restaurant online and felt I had to give it a try. I expected it to be good, based on what I had read, but it surpassed all expectations! Every aspect of the experience was wonderful. Opening the door, you are welcomed by the enticing aromas highlighted in this aptly named establishment. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are very friendly and efficient. But the food! Wow were we impressed! From the first plate of appetizers, through the main course, and finished off with rice pudding for dessert, every dish was amazingly tasty. Each dish was a work of art and the prices are very reasonable. As a vegetarian, I was blown away by the wide array of options available on the extensive menu, which caters equally well to vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. I have nothing but positive things to say about this fine restaurant and I will be a regular from now on! Vegetarian options: Huge selection of veggie options unlike many other restaurants in town!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

My sweetie discovered this hidden gem in downtown Campbell River. Everything from the servers, the cleanliness the atmosphere and the food was amazing!!!! What a wonderful experience having a date night at your restaurant! We will be back and become regulars

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Easily one of the best Indian restaurants ive ever been to, and i have been to many. The food was tasty but not extra heavy, it had the good amount of spice. The rice was fluffy, the naan was hot and fresh and the curries were rich and filling. The place is clean and the service was amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Hubby and I have eaten at Royal Zayka in Campbell River 4 times now and have never been disappointed. Attentive, friendly service. We have loved every dish we have tried...highly recommend giving them a try if you enjoy Indian food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

My boyfriend and I decided to come here for our anniversary and we couldnt have made a better choice. Food was absolutely amazing from presentation to flavour. The coconut rice is an absolute must-try! As is the mango pistachio kulfi as well ... Delicious!!!! Servers were friendly and efficient. Remembered both of our orders without needing to write them down (super impressive!) Food was ready quickly as well. Overall thrilled with the Royal Aroma, we will definitely be back!

★★★
December 21, 2022

Excellent customer service, friendly staff and perfect bread = NAAN The only thing was just okay was their rice and it was served cold

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Tandoori chicken was amazing !!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The food was really good, very authentic atmosphere. Strong sense of India cuisine and culture. I would say the best Indian food on Vancouver island. Far better then spice hut. Choose royal aroma.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Good food. Nice place. Fast polite service. Left satisfied.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The food was so delicious! The malaia kofta was my favorite dish! I had a dish with okra and it was the best tasting okra Ive ever had. The food was amazing and the restaurant was beautiful. Would definitely recommend <3

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Awesome experience. Clean & healthy ambience and environment. Went with family and friends, undoubtedly the best food quality along with great level of service. Vegetarian options: A lot of options of delicious vegetarian Parking: Lot of parking near restaurant. No hassle. Kid-friendliness: Lot of space for kids to roam around and pleasant environment for enjoyment. Wheelchair accessibility: Available and helpful staff

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

By far the best indian in Campbell River. Consistently fresh and tasty.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Our go to for Indian food in CR! You won t be disappointed. Always love this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Food was fantastic and the waitress was super friendly. Would recommend this place for tasty Indian food

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Best food on Island, Great service, Aman is the best

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great food, good portions, good prices, good service! What more could you ask for.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Ive never actually been in the restaurant, but the take out food is fantastic! I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

The food is awesome, service outstanding, the restaurant is very clean and they are following all the covid protocols. We had Chicken tikka masala, paneer, korma, garlic naan, veg pakora, tandoori chicken samosa and the mango kulfi. Large delicious portions and very reasonably priced. We will be back!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Excellent food and great service. We look forward to seeing Aman each weekend

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Delicious food, friendly service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Awesome take out!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

We enjoyed our meal. Service was good too.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Good Service and YUMMY food

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Flavourful food and great service! 100% recommended.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

I always have an amazing meal here, I try something different each time. I love the service and I must recommend the lamb biriyani and the tomato coriander soup with a side of garlic naan to dip in it. Also the Royal Mix plate is a great way to start off your meal. Mango Lassi for dessert too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Absolutely delightful cuisine! ,They do exquisite North Indian fares that are out of this world. I highly recommend any sparkling white wine or Riesling to go with your dish of choice. Dont miss this gem here in Campbell River!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Wonderful service!! The food is amazing and rivals the Indian food I ve had during my travels of SE Asia. This is our favourite restaurant in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Awesome restaurent. Friendly staff and incredible food

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Delicious meal which arrived in a timely manner. Thank you!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Excellent food and service. Tried 3 different dishes!! So good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The food was delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I came in tonight, Monday feb 1st, and ordered take out. I cannot even begin to describe the incredible smell and the wonderful, welcoming atmosphere inside. The portions are huge! Everything tasted soooo good. I highly recommend coming here!!! We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Really tasty food and fast service for take out. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

I keep returning to Royal Arima because their good is fabulous every time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Honestly the best Indian Cuisine on North Vancouver Island. If you love curry, you will love this place. This is a must try! Edit: This is the best Indian food I have ever had.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Super friendly service. Lots of delicious vegetarian choices. Warm and inviting decor/music. Their naan is amazing. I m never disappointed by Royal Aroma!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The food is fantastic and the staff are very kind. The menu is great for those who have little experience with Indian cuisine as it give thorough descriptions of each item. The only negative is the staff are slightly pushy on asking people to submit a review, which made me feel slightly awkward. Overall, a wonderful experience!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Clean and safe environment with exceptionally delicious food. Excellent customer service provided by Amandeep Kaur. I will recommend this place to anyone who loves Indian food

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great customers services provided by Amandeep Kaur.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Delicious food!Excellent customer service provided by aman.I highly recommend this place for Indian food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

its a very good restaurant. the food is very delicious and fresh. their service is very good and the staff is very friendly. they treat people in a very good manner.overall they are good at service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

The paneer was so good and the curds squeek. We had to order more naan because the curries came with so much sauce and it was so good.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Everything was very delicious and the server was so friendly. I would highly recommend!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great menu! Delicious food, but it was as odd that none of the mains included rice. As well, we got takeout and there were no utensils or even napkins. Certainty not a deal breaker, but it works have been a great demonstration of customer care.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Royal aroma is THE BEST place for curry. What I do is buy the curry sauce at Royal aroma, take it home and make baked curry chicken. The curry sauce costs 10.50 and you can get 6 to 8 chicken legs for about 5 to 6 bucks. Cook up some rice and enjoy a curried chicken on rice. If chicken is not your thing, use beef, lamb or even veggies. This is a cheap way of having a great meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Best takeout I have ever had. I will never overnight in CR without ordering from this lovely place. Ordered the Tikka Masala (lamb), Biryani (prawn), Paneer Pakora, and garlic Naan. All were spectacular. Seriously friends, I am putting a note on my hotel room door so I dont forget it in the fridge. I have enough to last me through the weekend!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great food and great service. The garlic naan is to die for. Would definitely recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The east Indian food here is excellent and the staff are very friendly and service great.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Delicious, friendly staff. No complaints. Had the Malay Kosta, and Shahi paneer.

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Food is always great.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Had the rice and chicken Very spicy and delicious ! Amazing atmosphere and service . 10/10 would recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Delicious food and fast, friendly service. A must go to place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Fresh-made treats, great coffee!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

This place is excellent. One of our favorite spots. The food is always delicious and the service is so warm and welcoming. If you haven t eaten here yet, for sure go. If you have, then already know! They are doing take out and patio right now with the covid restrictions. Make sure to support our local restaurants right now. I sure hope this one survives, it s so good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

This is a lovely restaurant! I got pakora, lamb mango curry a side of naan and rice, with a Peshawari naan for dessert. All were delicious. Although the pakora were slightly salty, so if you are sensitive to salt maybe try something else from their amazing menu. I especially loved the lamb mango curry as it was slightly sweet and had a wonderful aroma, truly Royal ;). I will definitely return!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Amazing food and flavours! Great staff, highly recommend!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

We ordered take out, when we got home and eat it it was BIG disappointment ! Food was watery and tasteless, we contacted the restaurant saying how disappointed we are, letting them know we are not going to be ordering their food or dine in as we are extremely disappointed, the response was that they are sorry and we should let them know next time we are planning to order very odd response. Sad, We will not come back to Royal Aroma.

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I went to this place several times before but this time it was the most worst experience ever. Food served was too old. It tastes sour and after coming back had really bad stomach pain. Won t recommend this place. Won t going back ever in my life.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

I would like to thank you for your excellent service. Id love to visit there again. I feel very satisfied with taste and quality of food. I loved the food and the customer service was amazing. The server was so friendly and polite. Thanks for such an amazing service and food. Made my day. I will recommend it to everyone.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Recently recommended to try Royal Aroma by my colleague, and was incredibly surprised. The food and service was amazing. Probably one of the best dining experiences . Food was incredibely flavourful and with very generous portions, great atmosphere and friendly staff. And to our surprise reasonable priced. I will be definitely back again and higly recommend this restaurant must try garlic ginger cauliflower appy its amazing

December 21, 2021

Traveling here from Ontario and our friend recommended Royal aroma....definitely not happy!!!! Ordered malai Tikka and got dry chicken Tikka Masala instead.....posting pictures of their menu describing malai Tikka and what we got. If someone who doesnt know indian food ordered it they wont notice the difference but unfortunately those who love indian food do. You guys have to do better....not acceptable at all!!!! Stop ripping people off

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great food

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Delicious food nd excellent service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

I visit there nice food

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

The staff is very courteous and accomodating. The food was excellent and definitely on my go to list whenever in town.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Being a CHEF myself, highly impressed with food and service of this place. If you are in town and looking for some Indian food MUST try here. You got a happy customer, thank you and great job guys.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Relishing experience.. Would recommend everyone to try it once...

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Its a fantastic restaurant awesome food and familiar staff love to come again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Food nd service awesome.highly recommended

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

My husband and I Love Indian food and have experienced it first hand in India as well as Kuwait on many occasions and this was simply delicious! We asked for things that were not in the menu the day before we were to visit and the lovely people called us back to ensure the chef of the day could prepare it for us and they did beautifully. Everything was above standard including the service. We preordered our mains and chose other food on arrival as well and could not have been happier. The atmosphere is basic as we like to say cheap and very cheerful. We will be going back and thank you for making us feel so special with the complimentary desert for our anniversary. Best Indian rest on North Vancouver island to be sure!!! A gem of a find ww

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Amazing place, amazing experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Food is right up there with the best I have had in Vancouvers little India. Respect to the staff, they are lovely. Nice detail: the takeout really travels well. This newcomer will be returning as a regular :) .

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

The place is amazing, the location is superb. Overall the ambience and the vibe is eye pleasing. They have great menu spread. The prices are economical too. The staff is professional. Everything about this place is great. Kudos to the team. Its a must try place. Will be back soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Incredible place, you must go there if you are a India food fan.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Excellent food

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

We went to this restaurant last week and food was delicious and fresh. Ordered dal makhni, panner and tandoori roti So very happy

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Siktta was a great waitress. And the food was great as well

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

I cannot state more clearly how delightful our experience was at the Royal Aroma! The food was divine, the service was close to perfection and the patio ambience was as desired. I would recommend a visit to locals, tourists, travellers, and all sorts. I hope to be back here soon. In fact, I can t wait :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Excellent food. The flavours were superb. Everything was fabulous. They didn t have enough servers on at the time, so the service was slow, but well worth the wait.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

This is our second time here, and we love it! Staff is very personable and genuinely friendly, the food is fresh and very tasty, and there are plenty of choices. We love Indian food and Royal Aroma competes with the best of them. 100% recommended by our family. Well done!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

EXCELLENT food! Every dish we had was delicious! The restaurant felt clean inside, decor was nice and server was friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Royal grill, various meat, great taste, big portion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Good quality, nicely cooked chicken.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

First time I had visited this restaurant. Their Malai kofte was so delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I was BLOWN AWAY by this place. Royal Aroma couldnt describe it better--everything we ordered was fragrant and delicious and the food can stand up to any of the better Indian restaurants Ive been to in Vancouver. My wife and I moved to Campbell River a month ago and honestly it is the best dining experience weve had here so far. The service was great too. If I could give this place 6 stars I would. Try the Lamb Nawabi and the homemade Ras Malai, you wont be disappointed!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

What a great find! This Indian food measures up to some of my favorite spots in cities like Toronto and San Francisco.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Best indian food in the town

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The food, service and company for lunch were awesome. Thank you again for everything.

★★★★
December 21, 2021

We liked the food here, recommend it!!

December 21, 2021

Asking vaccination card ----> straight to the bizness list to boycott!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Food was great. Service was great. Portions could be bigger

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great food but had their phone ringing twice rlly annoying lol.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Ordered some vegetarian dishes, Dal Bukhara and Dal Tadka, appies and rice. They were all amazing , very aromatic and fresh flavours! Will be back for more

December 21, 2021

Ive eaten it many Indian restaurants Indian food being my favorite this is the worst Indian restaurant Ive ever gone to. I just placed a take out order of fish pakora which is tasteless dry fried batter with no fish and also I ordered lamb masala which is flavorless poor quality rice. When I place the order the lady said it would be 20 minutes so I waited in the restaurant. The food was ready in 5 minutes clearly had no chance for any kind of flavor to build. New to town will never go back. Havent spoken with the manager she defended her staff saying thats the way they cook their food and 5 minutes is more than enough time to make a meal from scratch and that the pakora is crispy because their regular patrons like the pakora to be cooked very very well. Unfortunately there was no fish inside the batter to be cooked very very crispy. I requested my money back she chuckled and said no she would not do that.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Some of the best Indian food I have had on Vancouver Island. Very fresh and flavourful, and we dined in and had great service. We will definitely be back!

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

One of the pieces of naan bread had blue mold on it, didnt get much meat in proportion to the amount of sauce. Never ordering from here again

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Had a delicious meal tonight at the Royal Aroma, our first visit but hopefully not our last - well worth future visits to explore their menu! The food was very tasty and nicely presented, and the service was very kind and friendly. Many variations of different Indian dishes, each with a variety of meats, as well as veggie options.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Absolutely delicious

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Great food and friendly service! Our server was really accommodating of our dairy free needs. She suggested a deep fried cauliflower appetizer, which turned out to be my favourite. We were only in Campbell River for two days but we ate there twice. Highly recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Best place in town. Bar none.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

DELISH!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Food is excellent they take all covid precisions friendly staff I would recommend this restaurant to all

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Loved the food service was excellent